NG 777 Cockpit Windows

[OscarBravo992]

Hi all, I was just wondering what your opinions are on the NG 777 cockpit windows when compared to the real thing / the JC 777? I personally do not mind, I think that they both have great detail and shape, but I feel the JC 777's windows are too long. My opinion is all based off pictures I have seen on the internet as I do not own a NG 777.

What do you think?

 

[ROC Aviation]

Hi all, I was just wondering what your opinions are on the NG 777 cockpit windows when compared to the real thing / the JC 777? I personally do not mind, I think that they both have great detail and shape, but I feel the JC 777's windows are too short. My opinion is all based off pictures I have seen on the internet as I do not own a NG 777.

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I don’t see anything wrong with either

 

[Midwest]

They both look close enough to me, although I'm not as particular with details like this

 

[EQ Planes]

Some of ngs older ones looked odd but they fixed the problem the jc one is ok but I have noticed it screwd up on a few, the ac 777-200 releasesed by gj on there mould had bad windows so I didn’t get it.

 

[B767Avia]

Agreed. It was usually the -200s that had issues when the mould was new -- the sharp nose and high windowline -- and now it seems to be better.

What I think of the NG 777 is that it looks flawless in certain angles and it doesn't look quite right on some of the other angles. For example... if you look from the front I'd say it looks as close as it gets but from a diagonal perspective you can see the cockpit is slightly too short. I do appreciate their level of detail in the cockpit windows. I'd say NG has been fairly active in updating their 777 but some issues still remain untouched...

With that note, here is my list of potential NG 777 improvements:
- Engine clearance for GE90-115B; the engines themselves are fine but the pylons need to hold the engine further up.
- APU exhaust; for some reason NG lacks this key detail of asymmetrical APU shape on the mould, and instead decided to just print the detail.
- Flap fairings; the outboard fairings are quite short and it needs to be larger.

 

[redriveraviation]

Agreed. It was usually the -200s that had issues when the mould was new -- the sharp nose and high windowline -- and now it seems to be better.

What I think of the NG 777 is that it looks flawless in certain angles and it doesn't look quite right on some of the other angles. For example... if you look from the front I'd say it looks as close as it gets but from a diagonal perspective you can see the cockpit is slightly too short. I do appreciate their level of detail in the cockpit windows. I'd say NG has been fairly active in updating their 777 but some issues still remain untouched...

With that note, here is my list of potential NG 777 improvements:
- Engine clearance for GE90-115B; the engines themselves are fine but the pylons need to hold the engine further up.
- APU exhaust; for some reason NG lacks this key detail of asymmetrical APU shape on the mould, and instead decided to just print the detail.
- Flap fairings; the outboard fairings are quite short and it needs to be larger.

This ^ couldn’t have said it better.

 

[Sithan400]

Hi all, I was just wondering what your opinions are on the NG 777 cockpit windows when compared to the real thing / the JC 777? I personally do not mind, I think that they both have great detail and shape, but I feel the JC 777's windows are too short. My opinion is all based off pictures I have seen on the internet as I do not own a NG 777.

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In my opinion, I feel that NG does a great job on all their noses, and their 777 nose is close if not perfect. The issue I have with the NG mould for the 777 is the apu. Those two protruding elements are not apparent, and should appear. The apu is instead, rounded similar to the Pheonix version. An unfortunate oversight by NG. The others have them represented, however too long. Aviation seems to do better here, but the nose ... Could be stubby. Curious to hear what others have to say now that we have the NG mould, is it the best?

 

[OscarBravo992]

In my opinion, I feel that NG does a great job on all their noses, and their 777 nose is close if not perfect. The issue I have with the NG mould for the 777 is the apu. Those two protruding elements are not apparent, and should appear. The apu is instead, rounded similar to the Pheonix version. An unfortunate oversight by NG. The others have them represented, however too long. Aviation seems to do better here, but the nose ... Could be stubby. Curious to hear what others have to say now that we have the NG mould, is it the best?

I personally do not mind the NG's APU, it doesn't bother me much. If they edited it to have the protruding elements I would be happy, but in my opinion it doesn't seem to take too much away from the model. I do not yet have a NG 777, so my opinion might change when my Qatar 777 arrives.

 

[redriveraviation]

I'm half half, it's not horrible, but not perfect. Hope they can improve the casting.

 

[Sithan400]

I'm half half, it's not horrible, but not perfect. Hope they can improve the casting.

Yup totally agree.

 

[redriveraviation]

Yup totally agree.

NG has been known for making slight changes to molds (e. 737 noses), so could they do it again here?

 

[Sithan400]

NG has been known for making slight changes to molds (e. 737 noses), so could they do it again here?

If this guy in Thailand can...

 

[redriveraviation]

Exactly! Here we go NG!

 

[Planeoldwill]

I noticed that on the latest qatar 777. I’m yet to aquire it but I’ve got the Oneworld one from a few months ago so I’ll compare and see if NG have indeed altered the windows

 

[OscarBravo992]

I noticed that on the latest qatar 777. I’m yet to aquire it but I’ve got the Oneworld one from a few months ago so I’ll compare and see if NG have indeed altered the windows

Thanks! I also have the new Qatar on order, however no older release to compare it to.

 

[redriveraviation]

I will be sure to share the Qatar vs KLM from June! Will be interesting!

 

[OscarBravo992]

I will be sure to share the Qatar vs KLM from June! Will be interesting!

Thanks! Looking forward to it!

 

[Travertineeye]

Hi all, I was just wondering what your opinions are on the NG 777 cockpit windows when compared to the real thing / the JC 777? I personally do not mind, I think that they both have great detail and shape, but I feel the JC 777's windows are too short. My opinion is all based off pictures I have seen on the internet as I do not own a NG 777.

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Thanks for bringing this up. Simply put, JC’s windows are long, much longer than they need to be and overall oversized. The size it’s not too terrible. What is terrible is inconsistency when it comes to printing them. Sometime lower. Sometimes higher and. Those discrepancies totally change the face of the plane. NGs look about the right size but I’m yet to own one. Based on the pictures they appear to be almost perfect.

 

[Travertineeye]

If this guy in Thailand can...

what is this picture? Is this the digital model of a future 1/400 mold? If so, I’d like to see that level of detail translated into metal.

 

[OscarBravo992]

what is this picture? Is this the digital model of a future 1/400 mold? If so, I’d like to see that level of detail translated into metal.

I think it's someone who has modified an existing mould, @Sithan400, would you mind explaining?